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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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| ASRW, CCC to Offer Complementary Meeting Rooms at ASRW 2011
Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) and CCC Information Services Inc. announced the availability of free private meeting rooms to any ASRW 2011 participant (either attendee or exhibitor) who requests one. ASRW, which features NACE and CARS, ASA's two trade shows, is scheduled for Oct. 5-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
The complimentary meeting rooms will be located immediately outside the ASRW Expo show floor in an area named, "The NACE Network - the ONE place to meet." The area will consist of 11 small-to-large private rooms, each equipped with comfortable furnishings, wireless Internet, and a plasma flatscreen or screen projector equipped with a laptop connection. Click here for more.
ASRW Early-Bird Deadline Is Aug. 9! Register Now! |
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Study Shows Toxin Exposure Possible In Cleaned Towels
In a report released by Kimberly-Clarke, information was revealed regarding the use of towels and the exposure to chemicals in automotive repair shops. The report found that towels, even after they have been washed, can cause exposure to metals, oil and grease as they can easily be ingested orally through transfer from the towel to hands to the mouth. Click here for details.
Other Legislative News:
• GAO Releases Study on Auto Safety Defect Recall Process
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Attendee Registrations More Than Double for ASRW 2011
Attendee registration for Automotive Service & Repair Week is tracking significantly ahead for the upcoming 2011 event. Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service, ASRW is scheduled for Oct. 5-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. As of last week, overall registration for both NACE and CARS was tracking 163 percent ahead and conference registrations were 378 percent ahead. The growth is largely attributed to ASRW's new East Coast location. Click here for more.
| Register Now for ASRW Events, Housing |
| Online attendee registration is open for ASRW 2011. NACE and CARS will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Click here to register for CARS and click here to register for NACE. For ASRW hotel information, click here. |
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NACE, CARS Scholarships Available to ASA Members
Scholarships are available through the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), to collision and mechanical professionals working at ASA member shops to attend the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) or Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS). Each scholarship awards an individual a $1,000 scholarship and qualified individuals can apply for all three awards. Learn more:
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The Good, the Bad and the Relevant …
Every day, real people make real progress happen, without any fanfare or applause, overcoming big problems against the odds. They do so because they understand the benefit of cooperation. Sure it’s tempting to be the lone gunslinger and have our way, but contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t the Colt that “tamed the West,” it was all the folks who recognized the need for law and due process. Click here to read and comment. |
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ASA members agree to adhere to ASA's Code of Ethics - the automotive service industry's standard for professional business practices with consumers in mind. In addition to a shop's business name, motorists can also identify ASA member businesses by the red, white and blue ASA sign. Purchase a Code of Ethics poster to display in your business or a new ASA Member sign at www.ASAstore.com.
ASA's Mission: ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. |
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